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Passos Coelho presents study on economic growth

RTP Notícias11 September 2026 at 13:50

Passos Coelho presented a study on the growth of the Portuguese economy. The former prime minister and PSD leader was the central figure of this presentation, sharing his analyses on the country's economic situation.

According to Passos Coelho, low productivity constitutes the main obstacle to the growth of the Portuguese economy. This is the main conclusion that the former politician highlights in his study.

The study comes in the context of debates on Portugal's economic performance and the measures necessary to boost growth. Passos Coelho's analysis draws attention to the need to face the structural challenges related to productivity.

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